Design Notes from the Studio
After 24 years designing homes across the US, Europe, and Asia, I returned to Colorado to focus exclusively on South Denver neighborhoods. This journal shares what I'm learning as I navigate Centennial kitchens, Littleton historic homes, and the unique challenges of designing close to home.
You'll find project stories, design philosophy, practical advice, and honest reflections on what it takes to create homes that work for real families.
JHD’s Full-Service Design Process | Part 1
From the first conversation through contractor selection; what the design and planning phase of an full-service interior design project with Jamie House Design involves, and why it determines everything that comes after.
Kitchen Design in Centennial CO
Most Centennial kitchens were built between 1975 and 2000; closed floor plans, fluorescent lighting, dated finishes. Here's remodeling advice that works in these specific homes and neighborhoods.
What Happens in a Design Consultation Start to Finish
Before the appointment, during the two hours, and the written notes after, here's exactly what a design consultation looks like from the moment you reach out to the day you have a plan.
How an Interior Designer and Architect Work Together
An architect designs the shell. A designer works from the architecture inward. Here's how the two disciplines collaborate on custom homes and major renovations, and why early involvement matters.
What to Do With a Room That Has No Good Natural Light
The answer isn't white paint and recessed lighting. Here's how to design a dark room that feels intentional, warm, and better than its sun-filled counterparts.
How an Interior Designer and General Contractor Work Together
A designer and a GC aren't in competition, they cover two different halves of what a renovation requires. Here's how the relationship works and what it produces for the homeowner.
What Does an Interior Designer Do on a New Construction Home?
The design decisions on a new construction home happen during construction, not after. Here's what an interior designer does before, during, and after the build, and why timing is important.
Symmetry, Balance, and When Rules Are Worth Breaking
Most design rules exist for good reason. Here's which ones to follow, which ones to question, and how to tell the difference; for rooms that feel intentional rather than just correct.
Kitchen Design in Littleton: What Works in These Homes Specifically
Littleton has five distinct home styles and each one needs a different kitchen approach. Here's what actually works; and what goes wrong in bungalows, ranches, mid-century homes, Victorians, and new construction.
How to Design Your Home When You Have No Idea What Your Style Is
Not knowing your style isn't a problem to solve before hiring a designer, it's an honest place to start. Here are the questions that can get you started on the journey to finding your style.
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